No Expert, I've read they can be quite picky, Tendency to not eat. But then again Its said about Royal's too. But i've had no problems.
Personally, I would not jump from such a beautiful, expensive snake for a first snake. I can't put my fingure on it why there not as good as say a cornsnake or king, But everybody has there own oponion.
I personally chose a milksnake, Perfect first snake, still as gorgous as a Rainbow Boa. Wait for others to say, I may be wrong - Most probably.
P.s. Carm Down, We're active But not super fast 7 minutes active..